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Fabric,
Thread
and
Needle
Table
The needle and thread used for a sewing project depends upon the fabric that is chosen.
The table below is a practical guide to needle and thread selections for most situations.
Refer to it before starting to sew. Be sure to use the same size and type of thread in both needle and bobbin. For
best results, use only genuine Singer needles.
Fabric
Delicate - tulle, chiffon, fine lace, organza
Lightweight - batiste, organdy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
Medium Weight - gingham, percale, pique, linen,
chintz, faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet, suitings,
knits, deep-pile fabrics, vinyl
Thread
Fine mercerized cotton
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
Silk
Fine synthetic thread
50 mercerized cotton
60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Medium Heavy - gabardine, tweed, sailcloth,
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
denim, coatings, drapery, vinyl, deep-pile fabrics
40 to 60 cotton
Synthetic thread
Heavy-duty mercerized cotton
Heavy - overcoatings, dungaree, upholstery fabrics,
24 to 40 cotton
canvas
Synthetic thread
All Weights - decorative topstitching
Buttonhole twist*
Synthetic
Knits and Stretch Fabric - polyester
Synthetic thread
doubleknit, nylon tricot, jersey, cire, panne velvet,
50 mercerized cotton
bonded fabrics, raschet
Silk
50 mercerized cotton
11/80
Leather - suede, kidskin, lined leathers
Synthetic thread
14/90
Silk
16/100
* Use with standard sewing thread in bobbin.
Needles
Type
Size
Style 2020
9/70
Style 2020
11/80
Style 2020
14/90
Style 2020
16/100
Style 2020
18/100
16/100
Style 2020
18/100
Style 2045
Ball Point
14/90
Style 2032
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